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BY SUSAN HANAFEE – George Benisek can’t say how many handmade bowls he’s donated to the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) annual Strawbery Festival. He just knows that when Boca Grande/Michigan resident Jane Caple asks, he can’t say no. Perhaps this kinship between the 88-year-old and Jane has grown out of their love of the northern […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Boca Grande Preschool will hold a “Beach Ball” fundraiser for the school on Monday, March 2 at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club, in the hope that the community will realize the island’s littlest learners are quite a worthy cause. “A year ago, we announced a new name and identity,” said Angela […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Lemon Bay girls’ soccer team has officially made history, reveling in their first Regional Championship ever. The Lady Mantas victory through their first District match win of 15 years and their success in Regionals put them on the path to the State Final Four playoffs in Jacksonville. The Mantas made […]
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STAFF REPORT – If you think about any of the following questions, you should attend the 2020 Economic Summit on March 5 at 3:30 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center: How strong is the U.S. economy? Will artificial intelligence have a major impact on economic growth? What can be done about the runaway costs of […]
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BY CATHERINE BALLMAN – Plantsman and unfettered raconteur Kent Russell will speak to the Boca Grande Garden Club on Wednesday, March 4. His presentation for Garden Club members is slated for 2 p.m. at the Boca Grande Community Center. “Candy in the Garden” is the tempting topic. He promises to dazzle members with assembly of […]
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Mary Beth (Beth) Paxton passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Edison (Ed) H. Paxton; daughters Lorraine Paxton Lietz (Dan) and Amy Lynn Doyle (Mark); granddaughters Jessica, Jemma and Meghan; and a brother, Meredith Gross. Beth was born and raised in Clarion, Pa. by late parents Jerald L. and […]
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BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Rumor around the watering hole is that the “new” Boca Grande Dog Park is already open for business, fences be hanged. It’s a good feeling to know the tradition will be carrying on, stronger than ever, after the bittersweet closure of the old park on 7th Street. Some of the best communication […]
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BY OLIVIA CAMERON – The Naples Sailing and Yacht Club visited the island to hear a special guest speaker, and they may have gotten more than they bargained for. “Captain Dumplin’ ” gave an inside look at being a Boca “Bad Boy” before the Causeway was in existence. Whether on land or sea, everybody around here […]
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To the Editor: The application deadline is approaching for Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s scholarship program for the 2020-21 school year. Prospective applicants may visit GulfCoastCF.org/scholarships to review scholarship requirements and complete the online application. All applications must be submitted by March 4 to be considered. Through its annual scholarship program, Gulf Coast Community Foundation assists […]
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STAFF REPORT – The Literature Forum’s February session featured an animated discussion of Elsa Morante’s “Arturo’s Island”, with veteran presenters Joan Ardrey and Simonetta Balzer providing an excellent analysis of both the book and the author. The Forum’s upcoming meeting is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5th in the Houghton Room of the […]